chsdbacks Chapter 242 New Solidified Sorcery, Quota Crisis, Mid-Stage Limit of Ring 1!
Chapter 242 New Solidified Sorcery, Quota Crisis, Mid-Stage Limit of Ring 1!
Chapter 242 New Solidified Sorcery, Quota Crisis, Mid-Stage Limit of the First Ring!
Wind Abyss!
As the most iconic wind-attribute training ground of the Wind Whisper Academy.
To protect the wizards' safety, Wind Abyss was divided into seven zones.
Zero-ring wizards typically operate on the first level, while first-ring wizards usually operate on the second, third, or fourth levels, corresponding to wizards in the early, middle, and late stages of the game.
"Moreover, this boundary was obtained through repeated experiments by a large number of wizards. For example, a wizard in the middle stage of the first ring can only reach the third level. If he enters the fourth level, he will be seriously injured instantly because he cannot withstand the strong wind element."
Even so, very few mid-stage wizards can reach the third level of the limit.
Nicole squinted at Ian, who was meditating on the third or fourth level of the boundary not far away.
He was enveloped by strong wind elements, yet he controlled them with ease.
Suddenly, he felt the wind element around him intensify once again.
"Has it broken through?"
Nicole's eyes flashed with curiosity; she was just passing by.
"I've finally completed the new meditation method."
Ian opened his eyes.
Open the panel.
Name: Ian Green
Age: 25
[Talent: 7500]
[Strength: First-Ring Wizard (Second Crystal 90/100), Steel Muscles (60/100)]
[Skill: First Ring Superior: Leyline Tremor (Beginner 60/100)]
Level 1 Intermediate: Four Symbols Resonance Method (Level 2 - Master 2), Flowing Wind Barrier (Master 1), Constant Body Strengthening Method (Level 2 - Expert 200/400)...
[Talents: Photographic memory, multitasking, elemental affinity (Tier 1), insight into principles (Tier 1)]
Seeing the number 2 displayed after the meditation method indicates that he performed two supplements.
The wind barrier remains at 1.
This is because Ian focused his main efforts on improving his mental strength this year, so naturally he prioritized improving his meditation skills.
The effects are, of course, remarkable.
At this point, he was ninety percent away from the second crystal.
It's only ten steps away from perfection.
It is estimated that he will reach this so-called limit in about three months.
Meanwhile, over the past year, the body tempering process has finally resumed, reaching a progress level of 60.
His proficiency in body tempering techniques is now closer to that of a master.
"There were also earthquakes."
Ian looked at this late-stage skill, which was the sorcery that needed to be solidified in the third level of meditation.
It's also a top-tier, late-stage first-level witchcraft, which I only recently started learning, so my progress is very slow.
Even so, he estimated that it would take at least six months to reach the proficient level.
"But this witchcraft is incredibly powerful!"
Ian pondered.
Named Earth Tremor, it can sense the vibrations of living beings within a radius of several kilometers, manipulate the terrain of the earth's veins, and enhance gravity to a certain extent.
It can also connect the Hand of Fury and the Wind Barrier to trigger the Lava Storm Domain.
The latter is the key point.
This is also the most important difference between the later and middle stages of the first stage.
Nicole.
He waved to the distance, having noticed Nicole's arrival earlier.
Moreover, she didn't enter the Wind Abyss from the shallow level, but from the fourth level to the third level.
"You've advanced to the late stage of the first ring? Congratulations!"
Nicole's advancement was not surprising, given that she was the top student of her class at Wind Whisper Academy and had the support of her family and top wizards.
In fact, over the course of the year, he had heard about other people who had advanced to the later stages of the first ring.
Rare, but certainly exists.
"That's understandable; these guys' talents start at the new moon or even full moon level."
He thought to himself, "Elemental mysteries aren't a school of thought; there are actually quite a few high-level talents among them."
"I believe you can do it too."
Nicole didn't deny it, but she looked at Ian with certainty.
It wasn't just the spot where he was meditating, but also the mental energy that had just erupted.
She even felt stronger than when she was at her peak in the first stage of the game.
The more she got to know Ian, the more she could sense the many secrets surrounding this wizard.
I said goodbye to Nicole.
Ian left Wind Abyss and headed to the Wizard Tower at the top.
"Lady Elena, this is my interpretation of the Wind Spirit Meditation Technique."
He handed the newly supplemented information on meditation techniques to Elena.
"good."
As Elena looked at Ian, the changes of the past year flashed through her mind.
That is, Ian's analysis of witchcraft seems to be faster, almost twice as fast.
This amazing progress surprised even her.
Therefore, she looked at Ian with increasing admiration.
"I have a task for you. If you can complete it, I can add your name to this project," she said slowly.
Please enlighten me, sir.
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Ian's eyes lit up.
Keep in mind that he was only one paper away from becoming a senior scholar.
Senior scholars and scholars are two different things.
According to his understanding, senior scholars can get discounts of at least 30% on knowledge-related items, and this discount is not combined with other qualifications, so he doesn't want to miss it.
Elena got up, walked to the window, and looked towards the direction of Feng Yuan.
"The project has hit a bottleneck. I need some very important data, one of which is the response speed of wind element to spatial displacement under extreme compression."
She turned around and looked at Ian.
"Specifically, I need you to enter the fourth level of the Wind Abyss, in an area with an elemental concentration more than twenty times higher than normal, and continuously cast the spell 'Instant Wind Step,' recording the delay, distance, and elemental fluctuation trajectory of each flash."
"Swift Wind Step?"
Seeing Ian's confusion, she explained, "This is a mid-level first-circle spell, an excellent one. Within the excellent level, it is a top-tier movement spell, and there are even higher-level later versions."
"The latter has been tested; the one you need to test is the intermediate level."
"Can."
Ian's eyes lit up.
In fact, he has always been selective in learning witchcraft. As for the Swift Wind Step, does he even need it?
It really is necessary.
Because the airflow barrier is more focused on maneuverability and disruption, its absolute speed is still a bit lacking.
With all-out war imminent, the magic of escape is naturally needed.
The only problem is the fourth layer.
That was an area that only later wizards ventured into, where the elemental concentration was more than twenty times higher.
With his understanding of the wind element, he wouldn't have any problems as long as he didn't stay there for an extended period.
"Don't worry, here's a wind element amulet for you. It can reduce the wind element pressure by more than ten times. You can adjust it to avoid danger." Elena then tossed amulets to Ian.
The artifact was a late-stage artifact from the first ring, which was applied for as part of the project, but it was only for his use.
"Thank you, sir."
Ian was pleasantly surprised, as this greatly reduced the already low level of pressure.
Moreover, he can try meditating on the fourth level, the effect will definitely be better.
"Furthermore, if you want to advance to the later stage, you need to learn about ley line vibrations, which involves manipulating the gravitational field. This Instant Wind Step involves temporarily breaking free from the constraints of gravity, which will also benefit your learning."
Elena continued.
Ian: ? ? ? ?
He looked puzzled; he couldn't believe Elena seemed to know so much about the Four Symbols Resonance Technique.
"I helped him a lot when he was researching this meditation method, so I know a bit about it."
Elena didn't say much, but Ian instinctively felt that something was going on.
But that doesn't matter.
The important thing is that they have gained another heavyweight witchcraft.
He left Wind Whisper Academy with his witchcraft.
Ian returned to the Alchemy Department.
The familiar Alchemy Department, but along the way, he met more and more wizards.
Moreover, their gazes kept drifting towards Ian's cuffs.
Two kind silver stars represent the identity of a mid-level alchemist.
In addition to focusing on mental strength and meditation, Ian also made great efforts in alchemy during this year.
Advancing to the intermediate level of alchemist was just a side effect.
During that year, he experimented with many alchemical products and improved many alchemical creations, including some magical artifacts.
This brought his total battle merits to nearly 30,000.
.
but.
"Connor!"
Ian arrived at the project site and happened to see Connor walking over from a short distance away.
Upon seeing each other, both of them couldn't help but furrow their brows.
"This guy claimed to have completed several missions on his own over the past year, with his battle merits even reaching an exaggerated 30,000, but..."
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Ian was in trouble.
With a father who is a second-level alchemist as his backer, he is indeed very powerful.
Almost the same as him.
But this also further illustrates the importance of this elite sequence.
"But I wasn't completely unprepared..."
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He glanced at him and quickly walked towards the laboratory.
"That guy!"
Watching Ian's retreating figure, Connor gritted his teeth, feeling resentful.
Only with his father's help, and even his physical intervention, was he able to barely contend with Ian.
The pressure on him was immense, given his genius.
"But I'm sure I'll get that spot in the project team," he thought to himself with a cold snort.
He strode away.
"Lord Ian."
Upon entering the laboratory, Hayden and Sienna respectfully approached Ian.
Meanwhile, in the laboratory, a dozen or so alchemists were busy at work.
As Ian's achievements increased, the department assigned him more staff.
Although I'm not part of the project team, I can still complete some tasks.
This will also allow Ian to focus more intently on his work.
"My lord, a portion of the new Darkfire No. 1 rune has been extracted, and we may need your analysis."
Hayden handed Ian a branded rune.
"Um."
Ian nodded.
His solution to deal with Connor was to study the Darkfire Rune.
Currently, he has analyzed more than 30 runes, starting from the zero ring, to the early and even late stages of the first ring. Some of the early and mid-stage runes in the first ring have almost reached the master level.
"As for the Darkfire rune, it is the mainstream rune system for the defensive type of Crimson Eye. Once I upgrade these runes to the Master level, I may be able to research a weapon that is specifically designed to counter it."
Ian pondered.
Throughout the past year, although he was in the laboratory, he also kept abreast of the situation on the front lines.
Crimson Eyes is skilled in fire-based witchcraft and alchemy, especially the alchemical puppet branch.
This has caused enormous trouble for the college.
Defense is naturally a very important aspect.
Therefore, he felt that the Darkfire Rune would be a good breakthrough.
But this will take time...
As for him now...
"Quickly raise your mental strength to the limit, learn the Darkfire Rune, and then enter the secret realm one last time. At the same time, purchase the resources to advance to the mid-stage of the first ring, advance to the late stage of the first ring, and obtain a departmental recommendation quota."
Ian pondered.
Furthermore, it's best to advance within six months, as it takes time to adapt after advancing.
"I'm getting more and more nervous!"
Ian took a deep breath.
With only a year left before the all-out war, we had to hurry.
Of all these things, he felt he needed to prioritize securing resources.
"Buy it with battle merits."
Ian pondered.
This isn't a big problem; you generally can't buy it with contribution points anymore at this point.
But his military achievements are still considerable.
"Breakthrough potions, breakthrough resources, and with my strong foundation, I need to prepare at least double the amount."
Ian pondered.
He checked, and this one would be worth about 15,000 merits.
Two portions would be 30,000.
But that's not the case. In order to ensure that more wizards can advance, the academy only allows each wizard to exchange for one copy.
In other words, he needs to figure out how to get the second one himself.
It may be necessary to go through some channels.
Ian considered all his channels, the most powerful of which was...
"Teacher Kiran, I plan to make a breakthrough within six months, but I might need more resources."
Inside the castle, Ian looked at Kieran with a very obedient expression.
Kieran looked up, staring at Ian with some surprise.
Wasn't it only 40% last year?
"Teacher, I used a lot of precious resources," Ian said.
Kieran then nodded.
This is still quite reasonable; it's only the mid-stage of the first ring, and some precious resources are still useful.
The only drawback is that it's expensive.
But with the combat achievements Ian has made over the past year through improving magical artifacts and using various materials, it is more than enough.
"Let me see your Four Symbols Meditation Method."
Kieran said.
Should we check the progress?
Ian nodded, deciding to show more.
He then first demonstrated the first level of meditation and the Hand of Blazing Flames.
It's roughly the effect after he completed half of it.
But Kieran's eyes had already narrowed.
"Has meditation and witchcraft been refined to this extent in just over a year?"
He was shocked.
He hadn't checked on Ian's progress in mastering the Four Symbols Resonance Technique for a long time.
But to everyone's surprise, Ian actually succeeded in the transformation.
"There's a second floor..."
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The next instant, he felt a strong wind element surrounding Ian.
It's almost at its limit, and even stronger than the original.
"That's fine."
Before the Wind Barrier could even be displayed, Kieran called a halt and said, "I will sponsor you with resources to advance to the late stage of the first ring, but you need to give me a copy of your experience learning meditation techniques and your improvement notes."
"Thank you, teacher. I'll get ready right away."
Ian's eyes lit up.
Experience is nothing, even if it's just supplementing, since he has already mastered it.
Besides, he only provided the version shown earlier, not the perfect version.
The teacher is being too generous.
Ian was overjoyed to receive Kieran's promise and then went with him to the annual assessment.
Everything went smoothly during this year's assessment, and Ian did not proactively demonstrate his progress.
El has already reached 65, and is only one step away from 70.
soon.
End of the meeting.
At the salon, Ian, as usual, inquired about the front lines with Flynn.
"Everything is normal, except it seems like there are fewer alchemical dolls than expected."
Flynn thought for a moment and then said.
Are there fewer puppets?
A look of doubt flashed in Ian's eyes.
The Crimson Eyes Alchemy Doll is already a very powerful tool, so how could it be missing?
Is it a generational change?
Ian's eyes flickered, and he caught his breath for a moment.
If that's the case, then the opportunity he's been waiting for might have finally arrived.
However, his mastery of the Darkfire runes is still severely lacking.
"No rush, no rush, there should still be a few months."
Xin Yien understood the process; if they wanted to recycle and remodel everything, it definitely wouldn't be something that could be done in a week or two.
At most, it will take six months.
"Then I'll break through to the late stage of the first ring within six months, and at the same time learn the Dark Fire Rune. When I reach the late stage, I'll have more energy to showcase my abilities."
Ian pondered.
It seems we need to hurry.
Seeing Ian's tense expression, Flynn frowned as well.
Ask for the reason.
"Is that so?" Flynn's eyes widened; this was no small matter.
"Senior, I was just guessing too," Ian said.
"I believe you, I need to get ready."
Flynn shook his head. He wasn't very good at alchemy, while Ian was the academy's alchemy genius. How could he not believe him?
The salon ended abruptly.
Flynn disappeared without a trace.
Ian's life quickly returned to normal.
During the day, he meditates in the Wind Abyss and learns the Swift Wind Step, all while carrying a talisman given to him by Elena.
Everything is going smooth.
Both his mental strength and proficiency are improving rapidly.
At the same time, the learning of the earth's ley lines has accelerated somewhat, but it is still very slow.
Several more days later.
The resources provided by Kieran were delivered, and Ian also purchased a copy.
Then begin gathering other resources for advancement.
He also paid more attention to the analysis of the Darkfire runes.
Within just three months, he had elevated two of them to the master level.
The skill level for Earth Vein Shock has been improved to more than half of proficiency.
The Swift Wind Step has been improved to the level of proficiency.
At the same time, his mental strength has reached 100, completely reaching the limit of the mid-stage of the first ring.
The only thing missing for a breakthrough is proficiency in witchcraft.
So Ian didn't hesitate and exchanged his small merit for a chance to enter the secret realm.
Several days later.
Ian returned to the academy's secret realm.